Hemlock trees in North Georgia and throughout the east are under attack from the
Woolly Adelgid, an insect native to
Asia which has decimated the Eastern and Carolina Hemlocks. Hemlocks are among the few old growth trees still standing
and play an important roll in the ecology and quality of our forests and rivers.
We've witnessed the damage firsthand on our trips to North Carolina and ask all of you to join A.O. in supporting the
Lumpkin Coalition as they try to
"battle the beetle" and protect our forests.
Beetle Battle Paddle -Appalachian Outfitters will host the "Beetle Battle Paddle" on October 27th
with all proceeds going to the Lumpkin Coalition and their efforts to save the Hemlocks. Join us for a beautiful fall canoe or kayak trip and
make a difference!
2nd Annual Hemlockfest -
The Lumpkin Coalition will also host the 3rd Annual Hemlockfest, Nov. 3rd & 4th. This is
a special concert to promote the plight of the Hemlocks and raise funds to establish biological control methods to save Hemlocks
in the Southeast. Be sure to visit www.LumpkinCoalition.org
for all the details on this great event!